Question

suhas bought a set of books for rs 1600 from the whole sale market . he had to spend rs 90 as transportation cost. he sold the set with 5% profit . what was the selling price.

Answer 1

the cost price of set of books including transportation cost=1600+90 =1690 ruppees hence selling price is cost price + profit which is 1690+5% of 1690 = 1774.50 ruppees is the required answer.